Academy of Medical Sciences, Pariyaram, Kerala

Academy of Medical Sciences (ACME), Pariyaram, Kerala was established by Sri. K. Karunakaran on 30th September 1994.The hospital has 300 beds with all the modern facilities. ACME became the sixth Medical College in Kerala on 16th October 1995. A.R. Anthuley, Union Minister for Health unveiled the Medical College and Hospital on on 3rd January 1996.

ACME was the first self-financing medical college under the supervision of co-operative sector in India. This medical college is accredited to Indian Medical Council . The University is armed with the best of the equipments and faculties and believes in keeping the students abreast of all the developments taking place in the medical world. ACME fosters a healthy ambiance for the students enabling them to attain mastery over their discipline by a perfect blend of clinical requirements and academics

ACME has a dental college which offers the Bachelors of Dental Surgery(BDS). Admission procedure for the course is solely decided by the Government of Kerala.The dental college is affiliated to Kannur University and approved by Dental Council of India.

The Academy of Pharmaceutical Science offers Bachelor of Pharmacy(B. Pharm) course. Admission procedure for the course is decided by the Government of Kerala.

The Priyaram Medical College of ACME offers the MBBS program. Admission procedure for the course is decided by the Government of Kerala.The college is affiliated to Kannur University and approved by Medical Council of India.

Apart from these courses one can also pursue a Diploma in National Board, (DNB) from ACME. Admission is done on the basis of entrance exams conducted by the National Board.

Other Courses offered at various institutions of ACME are as follows:

DMLT(Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology Course)

ELIGIBILITY: Candidate shall have to pass class 12 with 50% marks in aggregate in physics, chemistry and Biology.Duration:18 months and 6 months of practical training.

Diploma in Operation Theater Technology(DOTT):

Duration: 2 years and 6 monthsELIGIBILITY: Candidate shall have to pass class 12 with 50% marks in aggregate in physics, chemistry and Biology.

Diploma in Cardio Vascular Technology

Duration: 2 years.Eligibility:A pass in class 12 with physics,chemistry and Biology.Hospital Assistant’s Diploma CourseDuration: 2 yearsELIGIBILITY: Candidate shall have to pass class 12 with 40% marks in aggregate in physics, chemistry and Biology.Admissions for the above courses except the MBBS course are made on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying exam and interview.

The College of Nursing offers the following course

Bachelors of Nursing.Duration: 4.5 years.Admission is made on the basis of decision by the Government of Kerala.The school of Nursing offers the following course:

General Nursing and Midwifery (for females only)

Duration: 3.5 years.The School of Nursing, Pariyaram, Kannur is recognized by the Government of Kerala.

ACME has hospitals with the following departments where the students can pursue their internship. The hospital boasts of the following departments: